Answer: Yes. Home Equity Loans are more like credit cards and affect your credit that way. They are also almost exclusively adjustable rates. HELOC’s are generally available “for free” from most major banks. Know why it’s free? Because they are going to make a TON of money from you as long as you have the …
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Is it better to borrow against home equity when you still have a first mortgage?
Our house will be paid off next year. We have some major home improvements to do in the near future. Will borrowing costs be more if we borrow against the equity after the first mortgage is paid off, or does it matter? Answer: It all depends on the specific terms. Sounds like you have tons …
How much equity does someone have to have in their home in order to qualify for a reverse mortgage?
My elderly family member owns a home (paid it off years ago) but now has a line of credit against the house for 100K. I am concerned that this member of my family is running out of money and will need a reverse mortgage in the next year or two as they will require an …
What happens if mortgage company for investment home files Proof of claim in Bankruptcy case in Maryland.?
I am considering filing a chapter 13 bankruptcy in Maryland. I will have to do a chapter 13 because I have too much equity in my primary home to file a chapter 7. I have an investment property that I will agree to surrender in the Chapter 13. What will the trustee do if the …
Can you still qualify for a home equity loan if you behind on mortgage payments?
I’m behind on mortgage payments because, i’m going through a loan modification, but i need money to pay for school, will i be able to still get a home equity loan. Because my credit is not amazing. Answer: No. That’s the FIRST thing a lender will check before granting a home equity loan. If the …
Can I refinance my mortgage and home equity line of credit together?
For example, I take both loans and refinance them together as 1 loan with a 30 year loan? Answer: Sure….as long as your value in your home has not depreciated under the amount that you owe.
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